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        • Flags wave in the wind in front of the entrance of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).(AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)Joint Statement on Developments in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region in Tajikistan
        • As President Biden said this week to mark this special day, the United States will continue to defend human rights and dignity, at home and around the world. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia
        • Hofburg ViennaRight of Reply to the Russian Federation’s Current Issue “On biological programmes and activities of the United States of America in Ukraine”
        • FILE – Journalists walk inside a destroyed warehouse for storing food, after an attack from Russia twelve days ago in Brovary, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.  (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro
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        • Hofburg ViennaRight of Reply to the Russian Federation’s Current Issue “On biological programmes and activities of the United States of America in Ukraine”
        • Rescuers carry the body of a civilian at a site of an apartment building destroyed by Russian shelling in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Yura Nechyporenko, 15, places a chocolate at the grave of his father in Bucha. The teen survived an execution attempt by Russian soldiers while his father was killed, and now his family seeks justice. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • The OSCE has played a unique and important role in documenting the horrific atrocities Russia has committed and continues to commit in Ukraine.Opening Statement House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Accountability and Justice for War Crimes Committed in Ukraine by the Russian Federation
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        • Flags wave in the wind in front of the entrance of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).(AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)Joint Statement on Developments in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region in Tajikistan
        • As President Biden said this week to mark this special day, the United States will continue to defend human rights and dignity, at home and around the world. On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia
        • FILE – Journalists walk inside a destroyed warehouse for storing food, after an attack from Russia twelve days ago in Brovary, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine.  (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro
        • Russia’s continued obstruction of the path to the 2021 HDIM unless its unilateral demands are met is not how a responsible participating State behaves.U.S. Response in Support of the Chairpersonship in Office Organizing HDIM
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        • Joint Statement on the OSCE’s role in supporting security sector governance and reform, OSCE MCJoint Statement on OSCE’s Role in Supporting Security Sector Governance and Reform as part of OSCE’s Comprehensive Approach to Security | OSCE MC
        • Joint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition, OSCE MCJoint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition | OSCE Ministerial Council
        • Joint Statement on the Vienna Document 2021, OSCE MCJoint Statement on the Vienna Document | OSCE Ministerial Council
        • Flags of the 57 OSCE participating States outside the Hofburg Congress Center, Vienna, Austria, October 13, 2017. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)Permanent Council Decisions on the 2021 ASRC and Unified Budget
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

The Lukashenka regime must end its irresponsible international behavior and its internal campaign of repression against the people of Belarus.

The High-Level Inauguration Meeting of the Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

The High-Level Inauguration Meeting of the Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

As delivered by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman

Secretary Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council

Secretary Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council

Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council, which took place in Stockholm Sweden.
Read his full remarks here >>

The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council

The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council

On December 2 and 3, foreign ministers from across the OSCE region will meet for the Ministerial Council. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Sweden will host the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm. Learn more about what occurs during Ministerial Council meetings >>

  
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  • The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council

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Flags wave in the wind in front of the entrance of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).(AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)

Joint Statement on Developments in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region in Tajikistan

10 hours ago | Human Rights, Statements

We call on all parties to spare no effort to de-escalate, exercise restraint and refrain from excessive use of force and incitement to violence.

As President Biden said this week to mark this special day, the United States will continue to defend human rights and dignity, at home and around the world. 

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia

11 hours ago | Human Rights, Statements

As enshrined in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation’s Current Issue “On biological programmes and activities of...

11 hours ago | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Russia’s long track record of accusing others of the violations it itself is perpetrating, or plans to perpetrate, raises the possibility that the Kremlin may…

Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro

19 May, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

I think it is fair to say that the situation with regards to media freedom in the OSCE region has gone from terrible to worse…

Rescuers carry the body of a civilian at a site of an apartment building destroyed by Russian shelling in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

19 May, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine must win so that we do not ever give in to a “might makes right” world order. And it must win so that Ukraine’s farmers…

Russia’s continued obstruction of the path to the 2021 HDIM unless its unilateral demands are met is not how a responsible participating State behaves.

U.S. Response in Support of the Chairpersonship in Office Organizing HDIM

13 May, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements

I just want to quickly say that the United States fully supports the Polish Chairpersonship, in your efforts related to the staging of all mandated…

OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities

Response to the Report by Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Igli Hasani

12 May, 2022 | Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements

In light of Russia’s barbaric war of choice against Ukraine, the urgency of the Second Dimension’s work on economic and environmental issues is clear to…

We will continue to hold Belarus to account for its complicity in the Kremlin’s unconscionable war against Ukraine. (AP Photo)

Political Repression and the Death Penalty in Belarus

12 May, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

The United States, along with our allies and partners, will continue to hold the Lukashenka regime to account for its ongoing attacks on human rights…

OSCE Mission to Serbia

Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Ambassador Jan Braathu

12 May, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

The Mission to Serbia remains an indispensable element of this Organization’s work to promote peace, democracy, and prosperity in the Western Balkans.

Yura Nechyporenko, 15, places a chocolate at the grave of his father in Bucha. The teen survived an execution attempt by Russian soldiers while his father was killed, and now his family seeks justice. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

12 May, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

It is the collective duty of our countries to continue our unprecedented support to Ukraine as it fights for the freedom of its country and…

The OSCE has played a unique and important role in documenting the horrific atrocities Russia has committed and continues to commit in Ukraine.

Opening Statement House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Accountability and Justice for War Crimes...

12 May, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We are committed to using every available tool to ensure Russia is held accountable for its monstrous atrocities.

Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Prishtinë/Priština, 22 March 2021. (OSCE/Yllka Fetahaj)

Response to the Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Michael Davenport

5 May, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

The United States strongly supports the work of the Mission and appreciates our close collaboration to support Kosovo’s development as a secure, democratic, and inclusive…

Anna Shevchenko, 35, reacts next to her home in Irpin, near Kyiv, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The house, built by Shevchenko's grandparents, was nearly completely destroyed by bombing in late March during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

5 May, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Mr. Chair, in spite of Russia’s brutal aggression, the people of Ukraine know who they are. No bullets, no mortars or missiles can ever purge…

World Press Freedom Day 2022: Statement by the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of...

5 May, 2022 | Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

We call on all participating States to cooperate and to implement our OSCE commitments on media freedom, and safety of journalists.

We call on Russia and the forces it leads to immediately cease preventing the other SMM monitors. (Photo:OSCE SMM)

Response to the Chairperson in Office’s Notification on Instructions to Effect Closure of the OSCE Special...

29 April, 2022 | Statements

The United States continues to regret that the Russian Federation blocked consensus on the mandate of the special monitoring mission to Ukraine and find this…

A camp setup up for refugees arriving from Ukraine to Moldova at the Palanca border crossing. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)

Response to the Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Claus Neukirch

28 April, 2022 | Statements

For more than two decades, Russia has continued to station its troops in Moldova without Moldova’s consent. 

Emergency workers remove the body of a man killed during a Russian bombardment in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

28 April, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

As we enter the third month of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression, Ukraine stands as strong, united, and resolute as ever.

On the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

22 April, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

This is a war for sovereignty against subjugation, for independence against imperialism, for the principles of international law against the brute force of a predatory…

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